There are 4 ways to get from Chenkalady to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Eravur to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
9h 3mRs 2,705–2,878Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Eravur Station to Mirigamatrain Batticaloa
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
9h 12mRs 2,439–10,365Drive 169.9 km
- Drive from Chenkalady to Kandycar 169.9 km
3h 4mRs 7,144–10,318Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chenkalady to Kandytaxi 169.9 km
3h 4mRs 8,500–11,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chenkalady to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 2900 and takes 9h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Chenkalady to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chenkalady to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Eravur and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
The distance between Chenkalady and Kandy is 412 km. The road distance is 169.9 km.
The best way to get from Chenkalady to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 9h 3m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 2900.
It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Chenkalady to Kandy, including transfers.
Chenkalady to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Eravur station.
Chenkalady to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chenkalady to Kandy is 170 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Chenkalady to Kandy.
There are 1433+ hotels available in Kandy.
What companies run services between Chenkalady, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Eravur to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Colombo Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 9h 3m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Eravur Station to Mirigama
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–9,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,800–9,500
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Eravur to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,500–11,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Batticaloa Car Taxi
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